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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01757180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the bracket.
  5. Remove the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .
  6. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to FRONT BRAKE ROTOR .
  7. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in Wheel Drive Shafts.
    Fig 2: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector From Bracket
    G01757181Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Use 3 wheel nuts in order to attach the J 28733-B  to the wheel bearing/hub.
  9. Use the J 28733-B  in order to push the wheel drive shaft out of the wheel bearing/hub.
    Fig 3: Using J 28733-B To Push The Wheel Drive Shaft Out Of The Wheel Bearing/Hub
    G01757182Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub bolts.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the wheel drive shaft outer seal/boot is not damaged.
  11. Remove the wheel bearing/hub.
    Fig 4: Wheel Bearing/Hub And Bolts Removed
    G01757183Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.